Name: I Give Up by Sunset Micro Wave
Duration: 3 min 16 s
Description: Hans Robin's debut EP, Dancing in Daydreams, courtesy of Sunset Media Wave second zine, After Bloom!

Hom Nid is a San Francisco rapper and producer. Animals is a single from his forthcoming EP, which was recorded at Sunset Media Wave and published in Sunset Micro Wave, Volume 6. Follow Hom Nid for more releases in 2022: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/x4bDq

Hom Nid - Animals

"Dorothy" by Her's is a song about savoring the moments of a secret summer fling. The lyric, "Don't say that you think that they know" conjures the feeling of being worry-free and enjoying the rush of falling in love. In the bridge, it's repeated eight times to emphasize the importance of focusing on yourself and not how other people perceive your relationship. Each time I listen to "Dorothy," I'm transported to another universe, where time has stopped and I can truly enjoy an adventure spent with someone that I care about. The meaningful lyrics, enchanting guitar and groovy bass line compliment each other to create an atmosphere that brings out the magical feeling of being in a short-lived, but exciting summer fling. I personalized my cover of this song by recording and producing the vocals and instruments in my home studio.

Recorded and mixed by Austin Nie
Mastered at Sunset Media Wave

Austin Nie - Dorothy (Her's Cover)

If you’re a teen like me, I hope my take on “Right Now” reminds you to live in the moment and enjoy it despite whatever craziness might be happening in your life right now because you’re only a teenager once.

"Right Now" by Sakura Murase (Sabrina Carpenter cover)

Hans Robin's debut EP, Dancing in Daydreams, courtesy of Sunset Media Wave second zine, After Bloom!

I Give Up

One of my friends gave me a guitar tuned unusually to an open D on Valentine's Day. I decided to mess around with it until I stumbled upon a warm chord progression which later transformed into this song. After getting feedback from my friends about my lyrics, the song transformed from one that asks about the listener's dreams into under the guise of a platonic love song.  This is also my first time recording while singing and playing, so enjoy!

Mike Abella - Dreamcast

When I first heard this song in my choir, the chords were so beautiful that I just had to sing this one. No regrets. The artwork I illustrated for the song relates to the way the music speaks of the ocean, beach, and sunglasses being used in both places. The vibe of the art encapsulates the desert while in the subject’s eyes, you can see the ocean. They symbolize the history of the desert, which used to be an ocean.

I Give Up

Sunset Micro Wave

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